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BEACON, NY 12508
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Mayor Lee Kyriacou
Councilmember Amber Grant, At Large
Councilmember Paloma Wake, At Large
Councilmember Molly Rhodes, Ward 1
Councilmember Jeff Domanski, Ward 2
Councilmember Pam Wetherbee, Ward 3
Councilmember George Mansfield, Ward 4
City Administrator Chris White
1. Resolution No. 23 - Appointing Anthony Lombardo to the Position of Police Officer
2. Resolution No. 24 - Appointing Cory Wirthmann to the Position of Acting Building Inspector II
3. Resolution No. 25 - Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute an License Agreement
Renewal with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County
4. Resolution No. 26 - Adopting Local Law No. 1 of 2025 Concerning Property Tax Exemptions
for Senior Citizens
5. Resolution No. 27 - Adopting Local Law No. 2 of 2025 Concerning Property Tax Exemptions
for Disabled Persons with Limited Income
6. Resolution No. 28 - Authorizing an Application for 2025 Community Development Block Grant
Funding
1. January 21, 2025 Minutes
February 3, 2025
7:00 PM
City Council Agenda
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Public Comment
Public Hearings
Public Hearing for a Proposed Local Law Concerning Property Tax Exemptions for Senior Citizens
Public Hearing for a Proposed Local Law Concerning Property Tax Exemptions for Disabled
Persons with Limited Income
Public Hearing for the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Program
Reports: Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator
Local Laws and Resolutions
Approval of Minutes
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Public Comment - Second Opportunity
Announcement of Next Workshop: February 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Adjournment
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City of Beacon City Council Agenda
02/03/2025
Title:
Public Hearing for a Proposed Local Law Concerning Property Tax Exemptions for Senior Citizens
ATTACHMENTS
Keane & Beane, P.C. Memorandum Regarding Property Tax Exemptions
Draft Local Law Concerning Property Tax Exemptions for Senior Citizens
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LOCAL LAW NO. ___ OF 2025
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF BEACON
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 199 OF THE BEACON CITY CODE
CONCERNING SENIOR CITIZEN TAX EXEMPTION
A LOCAL LAW to amend
Chapter 199, Article I –
Senior Citizens Tax
Exemption, Sections 199-
3A and 199-3E of the
Beacon City Code.
BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Beacon as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 199 of the Beacon City Code, Article I – Senior Citizens Tax Exemption,
Section 199-3, entitled “Amount of exemptions; conditions,” Subsections A and E, are hereby
amended as follows:
§ 199-3 Amount of exemption; conditions.
A. The percentage of exemption shall be based on the annual income ranges as specified
herein, as follows:
Annual Income
Percentage of Exemption
$41,600 or lessLess than $20,500
50%
$41,601 to $42,599$20,501 to $21,500
45%
$42,600 to $43,599$21,501 to $22,500
40%
$43,600 to $44,599$22,501 to $23,500
35%
$44,600 to $45,499$23,501 to $24,400
30%
$45,500 to $46,399$24,401 to $25,300
25%
$46,400 to $47,299$25,301 to $26,200
20%
$47,300 to $48,199
15%
$48,200 to $49,099
10%
$49,100 to $49,999
5%
$50,000 or more
0
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E. At least 60 days prior to the appropriate taxable status date, the Town Assessor's office
shall mail to each person who was granted exemption pursuant to this section on the
latest completed assessment roll an application form and a notice that such application
must be filed on or before the taxable status date and be approved in order for the
exemption to be granted. Failure to mail any such application form or notices or the
failure of such person to receive any of the same shall not prevent the levy, collection
and enforcement of the payment of the taxes on property owned by such person.
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Section 2. Ratification, Readoption and Confirmation.
Except as specifically modified by the amendments contained herein, Article I of Chapter 199
of the Beacon City Code is otherwise to remain in full force and effect and is otherwise ratified,
readopted and confirmed.
Section 3. Numbering for Codification.
It is the intention of the City of Beacon and it is hereby enacted that the provisions of this
Local Law shall be included in the Code of the City of Beacon; that the sections and
subsections of this Local Law may be re-numbered or re-lettered by the Codifier to accomplish
such intention; that the Codifier shall make no substantive changes to this Local Law; that the
word “Local Law” shall be changed to “Chapter,” “Section” or other appropriate word as
required for codification; and that any such rearranging of the numbering and editing shall not
affect the validity of this Local Law or the provisions of the Code affected thereby.
Section 4. Severability.
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, or part of this chapter or the
application thereof to any person, individual, corporation, firm, partnership, entity, or
circumstance shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder
thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision,
section, or part of this chapter, or in its application to the person, individual, corporation, firm,
partnership, entity, or circumstance directly involved in the controversy in which such order
or judgment shall be rendered.
Section 5. Effective date.
This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Office of the Secretary of State
of the State of New York.
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Title:
Public Hearing for a Proposed Local Law Concerning Property Tax Exemptions for Disabled Persons
with Limited Income
ATTACHMENTS
Keane & Beane, P.C. Memorandum Regarding Property Tax Exemptions
Draft Local Law Concerning Property Tax Exemptions for Disabled Persons with Limited Income
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LOCAL LAW NO. ___ OF 2025
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF BEACON
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 199 OF THE BEACON CITY CODE
CONCERNING EXEMPTIONS FOR DISABLED PERSONS WITH LIMITED
INCOME
A LOCAL LAW to amend
Chapter 199, Article V –
Exemption for Disabled
Persons with Limited
Income, Section 199-13 of
the City Code to increase
the amount of exemption
for qualified owners.
BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Beacon as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 199 of the Beacon City Code, Article V – Exemption for Disabled Persons
with Limited Income, Section 199-13, entitled “Amount of exemptions,” is hereby amended
to increase the annual income ranges as follows:
§ 199-23 Amount of exemptions.
The percentage of exemption shall be based on the annual income ranges as specified herein,
as follows:
Annual Income
Percentage of Assessed
Valuation Exempt from Taxation
$41,600 or less$0 to $18,500
50%
$41,601 to $42,599$18,501 to $19,500
45%
$42,600 to $43,599$19,501 to $20,500
40%
$43,600 to $44,599$20,501 to $21,500
35%
$44,600 to $45,499$21,501 to $22,400
30%
$45,500 to $46,399$22,401 to $23,300
25%
$46,400 to $47,299$23,301 to $24,200
20%
$47,300 to $48,199$24,201 to $25,100
15%
$48,200 to $49,099$25,101 to $26,000
10%
$49,100 to 49,999
5%
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$50,000
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Section 2. Ratification, Readoption and Confirmation.
Except as specifically modified by the amendments contained herein, Article V of Chapter 199
of the Beacon City Code is otherwise to remain in full force and effect and is otherwise ratified,
readopted and confirmed.
Section 3. Numbering for Codification.
It is the intention of the City of Beacon and it is hereby enacted that the provisions of this
Local Law shall be included in the Code of the City of Beacon; that the sections and
subsections of this Local Law may be re-numbered or re-lettered by the Codifier to accomplish
such intention; that the Codifier shall make no substantive changes to this Local Law; that the
word “Local Law” shall be changed to “Chapter,” “Section” or other appropriate word as
required for codification; and that any such rearranging of the numbering and editing shall not
affect the validity of this Local Law or the provisions of the Code affected thereby.
Section 4. Severability.
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, or part of this chapter or the
application thereof to any person, individual, corporation, firm, partnership, entity, or
circumstance shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder
thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision,
section, or part of this chapter, or in its application to the person, individual, corporation, firm,
partnership, entity, or circumstance directly involved in the controversy in which such order
or judgment shall be rendered.
Section 5. Effective date.
This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Office of the Secretary of State
of the State of New York.
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Title:
Public Hearing for the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Program
ATTACHMENTS
2025 Community Development Block Grant Program Municipal Application Instructions and
Guidance
2025 Community Development Block Grant Eligible Area Maps
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2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Municipal
Application Instructions & Guidance
Program Overview
Funded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) program’s intent is to develop viable, more resilient communities by providing decent housing and a
suitable living environment and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income people
and communities. Activities may address needs such as infrastructure, economic development, public facilities, housing
rehabilitation, and public services.
To apply, you must be a municipality that is a member of the Dutchess County Urban Consortium. Below is a complete
list of all municipalities that are members of the consortium. Municipalities may sponsor a non-profit’s infrastructure
grant request in lieu of applying for a municipal project in their community.
2025 Dutchess County Consortium Members
Towns
Towns
City | Villages
Amenia
Pawling
Beacon
Beekman
Pine Planes
Fishkill
Clinton
Pleasant Valley
Millbrook
Dover
Poughkeepsie
Millerton
East Fishkill
Red Hook
Pawling
Fishkill
Rhinebeck
Red Hook
Hyde Park
Stanford
Rhinebeck
LaGrange
Union Vale
Tivoli
Milan
Wappinger
Wappingers Falls
North East
Washington
Funding
We anticipate a CDBG funding allocation of approximately between $1,000,000 and $1,500,000; however, actual funding
is contingent on the federal budget, which is historically delayed. The below chart reflects applicant funding limits.
There is no guarantee an applicant will be awarded their maximum grant request.
Activity Type
One Applicant
Joint Applicants
Affordable Housing
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, Public Facilities
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, Water/Wastewater
$200,000
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$400,000
3
Economic Development/Job Creation
$150,000
$300,000
3
Removal of Existing Architectural Barriers, Parks, and Recreation
$125,000
$250,000
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Build America, Buy America Act (BABA)
The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) requires that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction
materials used for federally funded infrastructure projects are produced in the United States, unless otherwise exempt
or subject to an approved waiver. This requirement is known as the “Buy America Preference (BAP),” and the specific
requirements are codified in 2 CFR § 184.
Timeline
Date
Activity
January 6, 2025
Application Window Opens
January 22, 2025
County Public Hearing & Workshop at 10:00 a.m. at 85 Civic Center Plaza, Suite
107, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, or virtually via this link.
January - February 2025
Applicant Public Hearing
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February 3, 2025
Letter of Intent (LOI) - Due by 4:00 p.m.
March 3, 2025
Applications - Due by 4:00 p.m.
March – April 2025
Application Review
April 2025
County Executive Announcement of Awards
May 2, 2025 – June 2, 2025
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Draft Action Plan Released, 30-day Comment Period
May 14, 2025
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Public Hearing on Draft Action Plan
May 28 – June 2, 2025
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Processing of Public Comments
June 17, 2025
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Submission of the 2025 Action Plan to HUD
August 1, 2025
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Program Year Begins
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Please note this is a preliminary schedule that is contingent on the approval of the 2025 federal budget.
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Municipalities MUST host a public hearing to solicit public input on community needs as it relates to applying for CDBG funds.
Priorities and Eligibility
Eligibility Determination – One of the most important things to remember is that the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) is designed to assist with the development of projects that primarily benefit low and moderate-income
residents. Information on eligibility is available in Table A, page 2.
Eligible Applicants – Any municipality that is a member of the 2025 CDBG Urban County Consortium can submit one (1)
application, except that a second application may be submitted for an eligible housing activity. Housing activities
require the submission of a separate application.
Proposed activities must meet: 1. Federal eligibility requirements (Table A), AND
2. A Consolidated Plan priority (Table B)
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A. Federal Eligibility – Use the following chart to see if your project meets federal eligibility requirements:
Table A - Federal Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, you must be able to check one box in each column. Eligibility must be confirmed by submitting a
Letter of Intent (LOI) via the Dutchess County Grant Portal.
Column A
Column B
Eligible Activities
Low/Mod Resident Benefit (National Objective)
Acquisition of Real Property
Projects located in an area defined by and primarily
benefiting low and moderate-income communities as
illustrated in maps provided by the Department.
Public Facilities and Improvements
Project benefits residents HUD presumes are low/moderate
income: abused children, victims of domestic violence,
elderly, severely disabled adults, homeless, illiterate adults,
persons living with AIDS, and migrant farm workers.
Clearance, Rehabilitation, and
Reconstruction of Housing
An income survey has documented that the area is
low/moderate income. Income surveys must follow federal
standards.
Removal of existing architectural barriers
(this category is not eligible for new
construction or substantial reconstruction
of a non-functioning facility)
Economic Dev. Assistance (must document
job creation)
B. Consolidated Plan Priorities - Use the following chart to see if your project meets a priority:
Table B - Consolidated Plan Priorities
Economic Development/Job Creation
Economic development activities that result in job creation for low- and moderate-income persons and
activities that assists low- and moderate-income persons start businesses.
Public Facilities and Improvements
Public Facilities
Repairs to existing or construction of new sidewalks, crosswalks, curb cuts, bike-friendly features, and bus
shelters to improve pedestrian connections.
Improvements to existing facilities, municipal parks, and recreation areas, particularly handicapped accessible
improvements. New recreation facilities will be considered based on demonstrated need.
Improvements designed to mitigate flooding and improve the resiliency of critical infrastructure, facilities,
neighborhoods, and housing.
Public facility projects that address any of the below-listed activities will be prioritized (check all that apply):
Reinforce traditional or emerging centers with a mixture of uses and building types, support main streets, and
build on existing infrastructure
Were developed through an asset inventory, capital planning process or other local plan.
Contain green features.
Water and Wastewater
Development of central water and wastewater systems.
Maintenance of central water and wastewater systems with properly set user charges.
Alternative wastewater systems.
New techniques to contain drainage such as green streets, pervious parking lots and walkways, and rain
gardens, with a priority for areas where runoff and infiltration of storm water into sewer systems is a problem.
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Rental Housing
Creation of new rental housing through new construction, rehabilitation of vacant residential buildings, and
adaptive reuse of commercial or industrial properties.
Rental housing projects that prioritize housing with the following characteristics (check all that apply):
Intergenerational or non-restricted housing.
Housing in communities or neighborhoods with limited affordable opportunities.
Housing that sets aside units for hard-to-serve special needs populations.
Located in centers, transit routes, and near employment/services
Incorporates active design, universal design, and/or green infrastructure
Created via the Dutchess County - Poughkeepsie Land Bank or City of Poughkeepsie Anti-Blight Task Force
Owner-Occupied Housing
Volunteer rehabilitation programs (i.e., Rebuilding Together and Habitat for Humanity)
Homeownership created as part of specific efforts to revitalize neighborhoods and expand housing choice.
Created via the Dutchess County - Poughkeepsie Land Bank or City of Poughkeepsie Anti-Blight Task Force
Homeless – Transitional and Permanent Housing
Permanent or transitional housing for the homeless.
Priority will be given to (check all that apply):
Permanent housing.
Housing that addresses needs also identified in the Dutchess County Continuum of Care Application and
the 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness.
Housing that sets aside units for hard-to-serve special needs populations.
Housing developed by agencies that demonstrate collaboration and are active participants in the
Dutchess County Housing Consortium (DCHC).
Created via the Dutchess County - Poughkeepsie Land Bank or City of Poughkeepsie Anti-Blight Task
Force
The County has an obligation to address all the priorities over the Plan period. The County reserves the right to fund
activities as necessary to meet this objective.
Application Process
The County uses a three-step application process:
• Step 1 – A public hearing is REQUIRED prior to submitting the full application.
• Step 2 - Submit eligibility information via the LOI feature in the Dutchess County Grant Portal. After signing into
the portal, click the blue APPLY button in the upper right to start the process. Applicants must complete this
process by Monday, February 3, 2025, so the County has time to review and approve eligibility. Applicants will
only be able to proceed to the application once the LOI has been approved by the County.
• Step 3 – You will be able to complete the application via the EDIT APPLICATION link which will appear once the
LOI is approved by the County. The application and attachments must be submitted via the grant portal by 4:00
p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2025
Required Public Participation | Public Hearing
• Municipalities must hold a public hearing to solicit project ideas PRIOR to submitting the application. The
purpose of the hearing is to provide residents, particularly low- and moderate-income residents, an
opportunity to suggest projects for CDBG funds. To ensure this requirement is met, municipalities should
schedule a public hearing early in the application process. After the public hearing (at the same or
subsequent meeting) the municipality must consider potential projects, select a project, and pass a
resolution approving the application prior to submission. Applications submitted without a public hearing
are ineligible and will be rejected.
• For joint applications, each municipality must hold a public hearing and pass a resolution.
• Municipalities are required to invite representatives from any proposed projects to the hearing.
• A copy of the public notice and authorizing resolution must be submitted with the application. The County
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has drafted a sample resolution for your convenience. However, the use of this resolution is not required.
CDBG MUNICIPAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
The CDBG program has detailed Policies and Procedures. Below is a summary of several important items:
1. Implementation and Architectural/Engineering Costs - Activity implementation and engineering costs for
consultants will be limited to 20% of the activity’s final approved allocation. Municipal personnel are not eligible
to be reimbursed for activity implementation.
2. Start Date – Activities may not begin or incur costs prior to August 1, 2025 (beginning of the program year).
3. Completion/Expenditure Deadline– Activities allocated funds under this application must be completed and all
funds expended within 20 months from the start date or by March 31, 2027.
4. Environmental Reviews – The County must conduct an environmental review under the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) and the municipality must ensure compliance with the NYS Environmental Quality Review Act
(SEQRA). Activities may not begin construction until the environmental review is complete.
5. City of Beacon Annual Allocation - The City of Beacon receives 15% of the annual CDBG allocation after the
deduction of the County’s administrative expenses. All program guidelines apply to the City’s activities except
for maximum grant award and number of applications submitted.
6. Public Service Activities– Up to 15% of the annual allocation, after the deduction of the County’s administrative
expenses, may be set aside for public service activities. If a public service agency is applying for a construction
activity, that is considered a municipal activity and must be sponsored by the municipality where the activity is
located. Parties interested in non-construction public service activities should apply directly to the CDBG Public
Service or Agency Partner Program using the APG/CDBG Public Service Application.
APPLICATION REVIEW
Applications are reviewed for completeness. Applicants whose applications are missing information or those that
contain technical errors will be notified by email and given seven (7) calendar days to correct the omission/error. Failure
to submit the missing items by the deadline will result in ineligibility. However, please note, Public Hearing
documentation, including the resolution authorizing the submission of the application must be submitted with the
application, prior to the due date, per HUD regulations.
The application process is competitive and based on the below considerations. A site visit and staff evaluations are
conducted. Preliminary staff recommendations are presented to the Community Development Advisory Committee
(CDAC). The CDAC reviews the recommendations and requests additional information if necessary. CDAC funding
recommendations are sent to the County Executive for final approval.
REVIEW CONSIDERATIONS
Staff will begin the evaluation of each activity by asking:
1. Is the proposed activity eligible under HUD CDBG guidelines?
2. Does the activity address a HUD National Objective (Low/Mod Benefit)?
ACTIVITIES THAT DO NOT MEET THE ABOVE TWO CRITERIA ARE INELIGIBLE.
Questions 3 through 14 aids in further evaluation and development of funding recommendations.
3. Does the proposed activity meet a priority of the Consolidated Plan?
4. Does the activity benefit a substantial number of low to moderate income persons?
5. Is the estimated completion time for the activity realistic and allow for completion by the deadline?
6. Does the proposed activity build on previous investments or is it part of a larger development plan?
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7. Does the municipality have outstanding CDBG funds?
8. Does the activity represent an innovative approach to a problem?
9. Is the activity consistent with the County’s Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and other
County Plans such as Greenway Connections and Centers and Greenspaces, and the DCTC Metropolitan
Transportation Plan Moving Dutchess Forward?
10. Is the activity a cooperative effort from two or more municipalities?
11. Has the municipality leveraged other sources of funds? Are they secure?
12. How is the municipality’s organizational capacity; was the administration of previously activities positive?
13. Is the activity cost effective? Are costs in line with comparable activities?
14. Has the municipality acted to affirmatively further fair housing?
Housing projects will have the following additional questions:
1. Are the development and construction costs in line with similar projects?
2. If the applicant has received HOME or CDBG funds in the past, were those projects completed in a timely fashion
and with quality workmanship? Has the applicant maintained the projects in an appropriate manner and
complied with all rental/sale price and income regulations?
3. Is the municipality where the project is located supportive of the project? Specifically, is it likely to receive the
necessary planning and zoning approvals?
4. Does the municipality have a plan or incentives to create moderately priced housing?
5. Does the project benefit any underserved populations?
6. Are HOME funds proposed to be used in the development of this project?
7. Does the project further fair housing choice throughout Dutchess County?
8. Does the project further the goals of the Dutchess County Continuum of Care?
Technical Assistance – Staff is available to provide technical assistance during the application process.
For more information, contact:
Dutchess County Department of Planning & Development
85 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 107
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Email: communitygrants@dutchessny.gov
Website: https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Planning/community-development-block-grant.htm
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02/03/2025
Title:
Resolution No. 23 - Appointing Anthony Lombardo to the Position of Police Officer
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution Appointing Anthony Lombardo to the Position of Police Officer
Chief of Police Memorandum for the Appointment of Anthony Lombardo to the Position of Police
Officer
Anthony Lombardo Resume
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CITY OF BEACON
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 23 OF 2025
APPOINTING ANTHONY LOMBARDO TO THE POSITION OF
POLICE OFFICER
WHEREAS, there is currently a vacancy for the position of Police Officer; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Lombardo meets the qualifications for the position of Police Officer and is
recommended for appointment to the position by the Chief of Police.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor hereby appoints and the City
Council approves the appointment of Anthony Lombardo to the position of Police Officer.
Resolution No. 23 of 2025
Date: February 3, 2025
Amendments
2/3 Required
On roll call
3/4 Required
Motion
Second
Council Member
Yes
No
Abstain
Reason
Absent
Paloma Wake
Amber Grant
Molly Rhodes
Jeffrey Domanski
Pam Wetherbee
George Mansfield
Mayor Lee Kyriacou
Motion Carried
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CHIEF OF POLICE
THOMAS FIGLIA
Mayor Kyriacou and Beacon City Council:
I am very pleased to be writing to propose the hiring of another candidate for the position of Police
Officer. Anthony James Lombardo is 24 years old. He has resided in this area his whole life, having
been born and raised just to the south of us in Cold Spring, where he attended Haldane High School.
Anthony is currently a police officer with NYPD, and prior to that worked as a laborer and carpenter
and as a foreman for a property management firm. He has also engaged in significant volunteer work in
his local community, including by organizing meals for homeless shelters and participating in the Polar
Plunge to raise money for the Special Olympics.
As with all of our candidates, Mr. Lombardo passed our background check process which includes
interviewing neighbors and associates, checking into the individual’s finances and social media, checking
into their criminal, domestic, academic and employment history, and, among other things, passing a
rigorous psychological and polygraph exam.
We are looking forward to bringing Officer Lombardo on board soon and continuing to address our
staffing shortfalls as rapidly as possible.
Thank you again for your consideration,
Chief Thomas Figlia, 335
CITY OF BEACON
POLICE DEPARTMENT
1 MUNICIPAL PLAZA, SUITE 3
BEACON, NY 12508
(845)831-4111
FAX: (845)838-5092
NEW YORK STATE
ACCREDITED AGENCY
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02/03/2025
Title:
Resolution No. 24 - Appointing Cory Wirthmann to the Position of Acting Building Inspector II
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution Appointing Cory Wirthmann to the Position of Acting Building Inspector II
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CITY OF BEACON
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 24 OF 2025
APPOINTING CORY WIRTHMANN TO THE POSITION OF
ACTING BUILDING INSPECTOR II
WHEREAS, the City’s current Building Inspector II submitted a letter of resignation from the
position, effective February 7, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor may appoint a qualified individual to serve as Acting Building Inspector
II until the position is filled by permanent appointment; and
WHEREAS, Cory Wirthmann is currently employed by the City of Beacon as Deputy Building
Inspector, meets the qualifications for the position of Acting Building Inspector II, and is recommended
for the position by the City Administrator and outgoing Building Inspector II.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor hereby appoints and the City
Council approves the appointment of Cory Wirthmann to the position of Acting Building Inspector II.
Resolution No. 24 of 2025
Date: February 3, 2025
Amendments
2/3 Required
On roll call
3/4 Required
Motion
Second
Council Member
Yes
No
Abstain
Reason
Absent
Paloma Wake
Amber Grant
Molly Rhodes
Jeffrey Domanski
Pam Wetherbee
George Mansfield
Mayor Lee Kyriacou
Motion Carried
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02/03/2025
Title:
Resolution No. 25 - Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute an License Agreement Renewal with
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute a License Agreement with Cornell
Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County
Draft Cornell Cooperative License Agreement
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CITY OF BEACON
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 25 OF 2025
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AGREEMENT
WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF DUTCHESS COUNTY
WHEREAS, the City of Beacon is the owner of the building, facilities, and real property located
at 23 West Center Street (“Recreation Center”), which members of the public may rent and use space within
to conduct programming; and
WHEREAS, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County wishes to lease space at the
Recreation Center for the organization’s Green Teen Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Beacon City Council hereby
authorizes the City Administrator to execute a license agreement for use of the Recreation Center Program
with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County for the organization’s Green Teen Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that City Administrator is hereby authorized to execute any
extensions or amendments to this Agreement subject to review and approval by the City Attorney as to
form and substance.
Resolution No. 25 of 2025
Date: February 3, 2025
Amendments
2/3 Required
On roll call
3/4 Required
Motion
Second
Council Member
Yes
No
Abstain
Reason
Absent
Paloma Wake
Amber Grant
Molly Rhodes
Jeffrey Domanski
Pam Wetherbee
George Mansfield
Mayor Lee Kyriacou
Motion Carried
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LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF FACILITIES AT THE BEACON
RECREATION CENTER
THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT (the “License Agreement”) is made by and
between the CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF DUTCHESS COUNTY (the
“Licensee”), a not-for-profit corporation with offices at 2715 Route 44, Millbrook, New York
12545 and the CITY OF BEACON (the “City” or “Licensor”), a municipal corporation of
the State of New York with offices at 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, New York 12508 (collectively
the “Parties” and each a “Party”).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the City is the owner of the building, facilities and real property located
at 23 West Center Street in Beacon, New York (the “Property”); and
WHEREAS, the City operates the Property as a public recreation center (the
“Recreation Center”) at which members of the public may rent and use space to conduct
programming; and
WHEREAS, Licensee wishes to utilize space at the Recreation Center and the City is
willing to grant such access and use to Licensee upon the terms and conditions of this License
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants
contained here, and other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
1. GRANT OF LICENSE: The City hereby grants to Licensee a revokable non-
transferrable license to enter upon and utilize that area of the Property as set forth in Schedule
“A” annexed hereto and made a part hereof as set forth in Section 2 of Schedule “A” (the
“Licensed Area”) and such other area as may be permitted in the sole discretion of the Beacon
City Recreation Director. The Licensed Area reserved to Licensee are shown on the attached
map, Appendix A, as green stars for areas reserved to Licensee, and common areas are shown
as blue and red starts, except that the City reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to amend
such areas reserved for Licensee upon reasonable prior notice to Licensee.
2. SCOPE OF USE: The City hereby permits Licensee, its employees and
invitees, to access and utilize the License Area for the specific purposes set forth in Section 1
of Schedule “A” and during the hours and days provided in Section 3 of Schedule “A” (the
“Permitted Use”). The Beacon City Recreation Director may, in their sole discretion, permit
Licensee to access and utilize the License Area and/or Property for additional purposes,
provided that the Recreation Director gives such prior written authorization Licensee and such
additional use will not materially impact the City’s use of the Property or cause disruption to
other City services or activities at the Property.
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3. TERM: The License granted to Licensee herein shall commence on January 1,
2025 and expire on December 31, 2025 (the “Term”). This License Agreement may be
renewed in writing for four (4) additional years, in one (1) year intervals, by the City
Administrator, in its sole discretion, and after seeking input from the Beacon Recreation
Director, agree it is appropriate to extend this License Agreement and upon such terms as the
City Administrator deems necessary. In such case, no further resolution of the City Council is
required.
4. LICENSE FEE: Licensee shall, in consideration of the License granted herein,
pay unto the City a monthly license fee of $250 (the “License Fee”) during the Term of this
License Agreement. The License Fee is due and payable in a single lump sum payment to the
City in an amount of Three Thousand ($3,000.00) Dollars and 00/100 within thirty (30) days
of this License Agreement being executed. Except as set forth in Section 5 below, in the event
this License Agreement is terminated, the City shall refund the Licensee the proportionate
unearned License Fee for any full calendar months remaining during the Term minus any costs
incurred by the City to repair or remedy any damage caused by Licensee, or its employees and
invitees, to the Property.
5. TERMINATION: Either Party may terminate this License Agreement for
convenience and without cause upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other Party. The
City may revoke the license granted by this License Agreement immediately upon written
notice to Licensee for Licensee’s breach of any provision of this License Agreement.
Notwithstanding Section 4 above, Licensee shall not be entitled to any refund of the License
Fee in the event Licensee terminates this License Agreement or the City revokes this License
Agreement for Licensee’s breach.
6. LICENSED AREA AS-IS: The Licensed Area is being made available
hereunder for the Permitted Use on an “AS-IS” basis and subject to the other terms and
conditions hereof. The City does not make, and hereby disclaims, any express, implied,
statutory, or common law warranty, guarantee, or promise, representation or assurance
INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
concerning the suitability or condition of the Licensed Area for any purpose including, without
limitation, the Permitted Use. Licensee represents and warrants that it has examined or has
had an opportunity to examine the Licensed Area and is fully and completely satisfied with
the condition, fitness and order thereof.
7. NO ALTERATION OF PROPERTY: Licensee shall not, and shall not
permit any of its employees or invitees, to alter any portion of the Licensed Area, or any other
portion of the Property, without the prior written consent of City Administrator. Licensee
shall not, and shall not permit anyone else to, display or erect any lettering, signs, pictures,
notices or advertisements upon any part of the Licensed Area, or any other portion of the
Recreation Center, or attach anything to the fences enclosing the Recreation Center, without
the prior written consent of an authorized representative of the City. Licensee shall not make
any improvements to or on the Licensed Area, or any other portion of the Recreation Center,
without the prior written consent of City Administrator.
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8. CARE OF LICENSE AREA: Unless otherwise agreed by the City pursuant
to this License Agreement or by other writing, Licensee shall, after each use of the Licensed
Area, return the Licensed Area to substantially the same condition as it was prior to Licensee’s
use thereof. Licensee’s obligation pursuant to this paragraph shall include, but shall not be
limited to, disposal of garbage and moving or storage of furniture and equipment used by
Licensee. In the event Licensee is granted an exclusive right to possess or use the Licensed
Area, Recreation Center, or any portion thereof, then upon termination of the License
Agreement, Licensee shall vacate the Licensed Area and return same to substantially the same
condition as it was prior to Licensee’s entry upon the Property.
9. DAMAGE TO CITY PROPERTY: Licensee shall be solely responsible and
shall reimburse the City for the cost of repairs incurred by the City to correct damage to the
Licensed Area, the Recreation Center, or any portion thereof, that is caused by Licensee, its
officers, employees, agents and invitees. Licensee shall reimburse the City for the cost of such
repairs within thirty (30) days after receipt of written demand for payment by the City.
10. INDEMNIFICATION: To the fullest extent permitted by Law, Licensee
shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend the City, and its elected officials, officers,
employees, agents and representatives from and against all claims, damages, penalties, losses
or expenses (including but not limited reasonable attorney’s fees) of any nature attributable to
bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or to injury to or destruction of tangible property,
including loss of use resulting therefrom, that is caused in whole or in part by any act or
omission of Licensee or anyone directly or indirectly employed by it or anyone for whose acts
it may be liable through use of this License Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing,
Licensee’s obligation to indemnify the City, and its elected officials, officers, employees, agents
and representatives for any claims, damages, penalties, losses or expenses shall include
violations of regulatory or statutory provisions of the New York State Labor Law, OSHA, or
other governing rule or applicable law, by Licensee, anyone directly or indirectly employed by
it or anyone for whose acts it may be liable for in connection to such claim, damage, penalty,
loss and expense. The obligation of Licensee to indemnify any party under this paragraph shall
not be limited in any manner by any limitation of the amount of insurance coverage or benefits
including Worker’s Compensation or other employee benefit acts provided by Licensee. The
obligations under this Section 10 shall survive the completion or earlier termination of this
License Agreement.
11. INSURANCE: Licensee shall, at its sole expense, and prior to its utilization of
the License Area or the Property, maintain the following minimum insurance coverages
protecting Licensee and the City against any and all liability and claims for damages to persons
or property occasioned on or about the Property, and furnish to the City a certificate of
insurance(s) evidence same and reflecting the effective date of such coverage as follows:
a. Worker’s Compensation and Disability Policy, covering Licensee’s
operations in the State of New York. Policy limits must equal New York
State Requirements.
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b. General Liability Policy, with limits of no less than $1,000,000 each
occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate limits for personal injury and property
damage, and shall not exclude coverage for Products/Completed
Operations or Independent Contractors.
c. The City of Beacon and its elected officials, officers, employees,
representatives and agents should be named as an “Additional Insured” on
the policy and Certificate of Insurance should show this applies to the
General Liability coverage on the certificate.
d. Each insurance policy shall be written on a primary and non-contributing
coverage basis, including any self-insured retentions.
e. To the extent permitted by New York law, Video Ventures waives all rights
of subrogation or similar rights against the City of Beacon, and its elected
officials, officers, employees, representatives and agents.
f. Excess Umbrella Liability, with limits of no less than $500,000 each
occurrence/$1,000,000 aggregate and includes coverage for General,
Automobile and Professional Liability.
g. Where permitted, certificate(s) shall provide thirty (30) days written notice,
by registered certified mail with return receipt requested, prior to
cancellation or expiration be given to the City of Beacon, attention to the
City Administrator. Policies which lapse and/or expire during the terms of
work shall be recertified and received by the City of Beacon no less than
thirty (30) days prior to expiration or cancellation.
Licensee shall furnish to the City a certificate of insurance as evidence of coverage within thirty
(30) days of commencement of this License Agreement. The Certificate of Insurance shall
name the City of Beacon, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and representatives
as an Additional Insured by endorsement without limiting language.
All required insurance must be in effect and maintained during the Term and is subject to the
approval of the City Attorney as to adequacy, form, and correctness. The cost of furnishing
the above insurance shall be borne by Licensee. There will be no direct payment for this
cost/expense.
In the event any of the required insurance policies are canceled or not renewed, Licensee shall
provide a substitute insurance policy(ies) with terms and conditions and in amounts which
comply with the terms of this Agreement and, specifically with regard to "claims made"
policies, which provide for retroactive coverage to the date of cancellation or nonrenewal to
fill any gaps in coverage which may exist due to the cancellation or nonrenewal of the prior
"claims made" policy(ies). With respect to all "claims made" policies which are renewed,
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Licensee shall provide coverage retroactive to the date of commencement of work under this
Agreement.
All carriers listed in the certificates of insurance shall be A.M. Best Rated A VII or better and
be licensed in the State of New York.
Licensee shall not do or permit to be done any act or thing upon the Licensed Area that will
invalidate or be in conflict with any insurance policies covering the same. Licensee shall
promptly comply with all insurance underwriters, rules, orders, regulations, or requirements
relating to such insurance policies, and shall not do or permit anything to be done in or about
the Licensed Area which shall increase the rate of insurance on the Property.
Licensee hereby acknowledges that failure to obtain and carry the required insurance set forth
above on behalf of the City subjects Licensee to liability for damages, indemnification and
other legal remedies available to the parties hereto and/or non-parties. The failure of the City
to object to the contents of the policy of insurance and/or certificate of insurance, or Licensee
failure to file a certificate of insurance shall not be deemed a waiver of the insurance
requirements or any and all rights held by the City.
12. NOTICES: All notices required to be made in writing hereunder shall be given
by electronic mail and by overnight or express mail services, addressed to the Parties as
designated below. Each such notice or communication shall be deemed effective on the next
business day after being dispatched. Notices shall be addressed to each Party as follows:
As to the City:
City of Beacon
1 Municipal Plaza
Beacon, NY 12508
Attn: Chris White, City Administrator
Email: cwhite@beaconny.gov
With copy/cc to: Mark Price, Beacon Recreation Director
Email: mprice@beaconny.gov
-and-
Keane & Beane, P.C.
445 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 1500
White Plains, NY 10601
Attn: Nicholas M. Ward-Willis, Esq.
Email: nward-willis@kblaw.com
As to Licensee:
Cornell Cooperative Extension
2715 Route 44
Millbrook, New York, 12545
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Attn: Mary Lou Carolan
Email: mc2866@cornell.edu
13. DISCLAIMER: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW,
IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE CITY, OR ITS OFFICIALS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES,
AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, AND REPRESENTATIVES BE LIABLE, EITHER
DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, AS AN INDEMNITOR OF ANY OTHER PARTY, OR
OTHERWISE, FOR ANY SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT AND/OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH
THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING DAMAGES ATTRIBUTABLE TO LOSS OF USE,
LOSS OF INCOME, OR LOSS OF PROFIT EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS ADVISED
ANY OTHER PARTY OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES
14. FORCE MAJEURE: Neither Party will be liable for any failure or delay in
performing an obligation under this Agreement that is due to any of the following causes
(which causes are hereinafter referred to as “Force Majeure”), to the extent beyond its
reasonable control: acts of God, riots, war, terrorist act, epidemic, pandemic (including the
Covid-19 pandemic), quarantine, breakdown of communication facilities, breakdown of
internet service provider, natural catastrophes, governmental acts or omissions, changes in
laws or regulations, national strikes, fire, or explosion. For the avoidance of doubt, Force
Majeure shall not include (a) financial distress nor the inability of either Party to make a
profit or avoid a financial loss, (b) changes in market prices or conditions, or (c) a Party's
financial inability to perform its obligations hereunder.
15. NO INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY: This License Agreement does not
create any interest in real property, nor does it grant, convey, or otherwise transfer any interest
in real property (including without limitation, any leasehold interest or easement) to Licensee.
Unless otherwise expressly agreed herein, this License Agreement does not confer upon
Licensee or any invitee thereof the right to exclusive possession or use of the Licensed Area,
the Recreation Center, or any portion thereof, as against the City or any other person or entity.
This License Agreement shall not be recorded in the Dutchess County Clerk Office and shall
be revocable by the City in accordance with Section 5 above.
16. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: Licensee shall conform to any and all
applicable Federal, State or local laws or regulations in connection with this License
Agreement, and shall procure at its own expense any license(s) or permit(s) necessary for its
operations.
17. NON-DISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS: Licensee agrees for itself,
and its successors and assigns that it shall not discriminate upon the basis of age, race, creed,
color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex,
disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, or domestic violence victim
status.
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18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENTS: This License Agreement
represents the entire agreement and understanding of the Parties hereto, and all previous
understandings, agreements, and communications, written or oral, are hereby terminated and
superseded by this Agreement. This License Agreement shall not be modified, superseded or
otherwise amended, except by written agreement signed by all Parties hereto.
19. NON-ASSIGNMENT; NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES:
Neither Party may assign this License Agreement or any portion of any of the obligations to
be performed under this License Agreement without the prior consent of the other Party.
Nothing in this License Agreement shall act to confer any rights or privileges upon any person
or entity not a party to this License Agreement.
20. WAIVER: The failure of either Party to enforce, at any time, any provision of
this License Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such provision in any way or waive the
rights of either party at any time to avail itself of such remedies as it may have for any breach
or breaches of such provision. None of the conditions of this License Agreement shall be
considered waived by either Party unless such waiver is given in writing by the waiving Party.
No such waiver shall be a waiver of any past or future default, breach, or modification of any
of the terms or conditions of this License Agreement unless expressly stipulated in such
waiver.
21. COUNTERPARTS: This License Agreement may be signed and delivered, or
a signature may be transmitted or communicated, by means of electronic transmission,
including but not limited to a Portable Document Format (PDF) copy of an original signature.
In the event of counterpart and/or electronic signatures, this License Agreement will be
treated for all purposes as an original agreement, and will have the same binding legal effect
as if it contained a single signature page with “wet ink” original signatures.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this License Agreement
to be executed by their duly authorized representatives on the day and year last written below.
LICENSEE: CITY OF BEACON
(Cornell Cooperative Extension)
Signature Signature
Christopher White
Name Name
City Administrator
Title Title
Date Date
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SCHEDULE A
DESCRIPTION OF PERMITTED USE
1. Purpose. The City hereby grants Licensee a license to access and use the Licensed Area, as
described below, for the following purpose(s) (provide a detailed explanation of the proposed
uses, including specific events and exercises Licensee may seek to perform on the premises.
Failure to include information in this description may preclude certain uses at a later date):
a) Offices for Green Teens Program in such areas as are assigned by the Director.
b) Classroom and education space for Green Teens Program in such areas as are
assigned by the Recreation Director.
c) Educational garden plots in South Ave Park as are assigned by the Recreation
Director.
2. Licensed Area. The Licensed Area shall consist of the following room(s), facilities, space
and grounds at the Recreation Center as are assigned by the Recreation Director:
a) Green Teens locked office space, storage space share second floor, garden
plot area and parking lot for organization vehicles, as shown on the attached
map as green stars.
b) Green Teens use of common meeting rooms (gym, classroom, and kitchen, etc.)
and outdoor areas pending Recreation Center calendar availability &
approval by Recreation Director, as shown on the attached map as blue stars
and red stars.
In addition to the foregoing, the Licensed Area shall further include those common areas of
the Recreation Center as are assigned or permitted by the Recreation Director, such as
restrooms, lobbies, hallways, stairwells and athletic fields (hereinafter “Common Areas”)
which are reasonably necessary for Licensee to carry on its programming at the Recreation
Center.
Will Licensee’s use of the Licensed Area (excluding Common Areas) be exclusive (circle)?
Yes - for locked office space and garden plots No
3. Days and Hours of Use. Unless otherwise agreed, Licensee shall have access to and use of
the Licensed Area seven days per week as follows:
a. If based on specific dates each month, the following dates:
All licensed area usage is pending Recreation Center calendar availability &
approval by Recreation Director.
b. If based on weekly use, then the following days each week:
All licensed area usage is pending Recreation Center calendar availability &
approval by Recreation Director.
c. Between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM, or during such hours as may be otherwise
approved in writing by the Recreation Director and depending on Recreation Center
availability.
4. License Fee. Licensee shall pay a monthly fee of $250 for the Permitted Use.
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Main Classroom
Gym
Office Office
Office
Office
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Kitchen Copy Room
Closet
Closet
Furnace
Closet
Hallway
Ramp Hallway
Hallway Stairs
Stairs Up
Hall-
Front Porch Ramp
Back Porch
Ramp
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02/03/2025
Title:
Resolution No. 26 - Adopting Local Law No. 1 of 2025 Concerning Property Tax Exemptions for Senior
Citizens
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution Adopting Local Law No. 1 of 2025 Concerning Property Tax Exemptions for Senior
Citizens
Keane & Beane, P.C. Memorandum Regarding Property Tax Exemptions
Draft Local Law Concerning Property Tax Exemptions for Senior Citizens
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CITY OF BEACON
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 26 OF 2025
ADOPTING LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF 2025 TO AMEND THE BEACON CITY CODE
CONCERNING PROPETY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2025-022, passed on January 21, 2025, the City of
Beacon City Council set a public hearing for February 3, 2025 regarding a Proposed City of Beacon
Local Law amend the Beacon City Code concerning property tax exemptions for senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, notice for said Public Hearing was published by newspaper to provide notice for the
public to attend and comment upon the proposed Local Law; and
WHEREAS, on February 3, 2205, the City Council opened and closed a duly noticed Public
Hearing on the proposed Local Law, and all those in attendance wishing to be heard were given the
opportunity to comment on the proposed Local Law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Beacon City Council hereby adopts
Local Law No. 1 of 2025 to amend the Beacon City Code concerning property tax exemptions for senior
citizens.
Resolution No. 26 of 2025
Date: February 3, 2025
Amendments
2/3 Required
On roll call
3/4 Required
Motion
Second
Council Member
Yes
No
Abstain
Reason
Absent
Paloma Wake
Amber Grant
Molly Rhodes
Jeffrey Domanski
Pam Wetherbee
George Mansfield
Mayor Lee Kyriacou
Motion Carried
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LOCAL LAW NO. ___ OF 2025
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF BEACON
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 199 OF THE BEACON CITY CODE
CONCERNING SENIOR CITIZEN TAX EXEMPTION
A LOCAL LAW to amend
Chapter 199, Article I –
Senior Citizens Tax
Exemption, Sections 199-
3A and 199-3E of the
Beacon City Code.
BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Beacon as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 199 of the Beacon City Code, Article I – Senior Citizens Tax Exemption,
Section 199-3, entitled “Amount of exemptions; conditions,” Subsections A and E, are hereby
amended as follows:
§ 199-3 Amount of exemption; conditions.
A. The percentage of exemption shall be based on the annual income ranges as specified
herein, as follows:
Annual Income
Percentage of Exemption
$41,600 or lessLess than $20,500
50%
$41,601 to $42,599$20,501 to $21,500
45%
$42,600 to $43,599$21,501 to $22,500
40%
$43,600 to $44,599$22,501 to $23,500
35%
$44,600 to $45,499$23,501 to $24,400
30%
$45,500 to $46,399$24,401 to $25,300
25%
$46,400 to $47,299$25,301 to $26,200
20%
$47,300 to $48,199
15%
$48,200 to $49,099
10%
$49,100 to $49,999
5%
$50,000 or more
0
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E. At least 60 days prior to the appropriate taxable status date, the Town Assessor's office
shall mail to each person who was granted exemption pursuant to this section on the
latest completed assessment roll an application form and a notice that such application
must be filed on or before the taxable status date and be approved in order for the
exemption to be granted. Failure to mail any such application form or notices or the
failure of such person to receive any of the same shall not prevent the levy, collection
and enforcement of the payment of the taxes on property owned by such person.
…
Section 2. Ratification, Readoption and Confirmation.
Except as specifically modified by the amendments contained herein, Article I of Chapter 199
of the Beacon City Code is otherwise to remain in full force and effect and is otherwise ratified,
readopted and confirmed.
Section 3. Numbering for Codification.
It is the intention of the City of Beacon and it is hereby enacted that the provisions of this
Local Law shall be included in the Code of the City of Beacon; that the sections and
subsections of this Local Law may be re-numbered or re-lettered by the Codifier to accomplish
such intention; that the Codifier shall make no substantive changes to this Local Law; that the
word “Local Law” shall be changed to “Chapter,” “Section” or other appropriate word as
required for codification; and that any such rearranging of the numbering and editing shall not
affect the validity of this Local Law or the provisions of the Code affected thereby.
Section 4. Severability.
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, or part of this chapter or the
application thereof to any person, individual, corporation, firm, partnership, entity, or
circumstance shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder
thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision,
section, or part of this chapter, or in its application to the person, individual, corporation, firm,
partnership, entity, or circumstance directly involved in the controversy in which such order
or judgment shall be rendered.
Section 5. Effective date.
This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Office of the Secretary of State
of the State of New York.
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02/03/2025
Title:
Resolution No. 27 - Adopting Local Law No. 2 of 2025 Concerning Property Tax Exemptions for Disabled
Persons with Limited Income
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution Adopting Local Law No. 2 of 2025 Concerning Property Tax Exemptions for Disabled
Persons with Limited Income
Keane & Beane, P.C. Memorandum Regarding Property Tax Exemptions
Draft Concerning Property Tax Exemptions for Disabled Persons with Limited Income
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CITY OF BEACON
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 27 OF 2025
ADOPTING LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 2025 TO AMEND THE BEACON CITY CODE
CONCERNING PROPETY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR DISABLED PERSONS WITH
LIMITED INCOME
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2025-023, passed on January 21, 2025, the City of
Beacon City Council set a public hearing for February 3, 2025 regarding a Proposed City of Beacon
Local Law amend the Beacon City Code concerning property tax exemptions for disabled persons with
limited income; and
WHEREAS, notice for said Public Hearing was published by newspaper to provide notice for the
public to attend and comment upon the proposed Local Law; and
WHEREAS, on February 3, 2205, the City Council opened and closed a duly noticed Public
Hearing on the proposed Local Law, and all those in attendance wishing to be heard were given the
opportunity to comment on the proposed Local Law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Beacon City Council hereby adopts
Local Law No. 2 of 2025 to amend the Beacon City Code concerning property tax exemptions for
disabled persons with limited income.
Resolution No. 27 of 2025
Date: February 3, 2025
Amendments
2/3 Required
On roll call
3/4 Required
Motion
Second
Council Member
Yes
No
Abstain
Reason
Absent
Paloma Wake
Amber Grant
Molly Rhodes
Jeffrey Domanski
Pam Wetherbee
George Mansfield
Mayor Lee Kyriacou
Motion Carried
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LOCAL LAW NO. ___ OF 2025
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF BEACON
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 199 OF THE BEACON CITY CODE
CONCERNING EXEMPTIONS FOR DISABLED PERSONS WITH LIMITED
INCOME
A LOCAL LAW to amend
Chapter 199, Article V –
Exemption for Disabled
Persons with Limited
Income, Section 199-13 of
the City Code to increase
the amount of exemption
for qualified owners.
BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Beacon as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 199 of the Beacon City Code, Article V – Exemption for Disabled Persons
with Limited Income, Section 199-13, entitled “Amount of exemptions,” is hereby amended
to increase the annual income ranges as follows:
§ 199-23 Amount of exemptions.
The percentage of exemption shall be based on the annual income ranges as specified herein,
as follows:
Annual Income
Percentage of Assessed
Valuation Exempt from Taxation
$41,600 or less$0 to $18,500
50%
$41,601 to $42,599$18,501 to $19,500
45%
$42,600 to $43,599$19,501 to $20,500
40%
$43,600 to $44,599$20,501 to $21,500
35%
$44,600 to $45,499$21,501 to $22,400
30%
$45,500 to $46,399$22,401 to $23,300
25%
$46,400 to $47,299$23,301 to $24,200
20%
$47,300 to $48,199$24,201 to $25,100
15%
$48,200 to $49,099$25,101 to $26,000
10%
$49,100 to 49,999
5%
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$50,000
0%
Section 2. Ratification, Readoption and Confirmation.
Except as specifically modified by the amendments contained herein, Article V of Chapter 199
of the Beacon City Code is otherwise to remain in full force and effect and is otherwise ratified,
readopted and confirmed.
Section 3. Numbering for Codification.
It is the intention of the City of Beacon and it is hereby enacted that the provisions of this
Local Law shall be included in the Code of the City of Beacon; that the sections and
subsections of this Local Law may be re-numbered or re-lettered by the Codifier to accomplish
such intention; that the Codifier shall make no substantive changes to this Local Law; that the
word “Local Law” shall be changed to “Chapter,” “Section” or other appropriate word as
required for codification; and that any such rearranging of the numbering and editing shall not
affect the validity of this Local Law or the provisions of the Code affected thereby.
Section 4. Severability.
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, or part of this chapter or the
application thereof to any person, individual, corporation, firm, partnership, entity, or
circumstance shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder
thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision,
section, or part of this chapter, or in its application to the person, individual, corporation, firm,
partnership, entity, or circumstance directly involved in the controversy in which such order
or judgment shall be rendered.
Section 5. Effective date.
This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Office of the Secretary of State
of the State of New York.
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Title:
Resolution No. 28 - Authorizing an Application for 2025 Community Development Block Grant Funding
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution Authorizing an Application for 2025 Community Development Block Grant Funding
2025 Community Development Block Grant Program Municipal Application Instructions and
Guidance
2025 Community Development Block Grant Eligible Area Maps
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CITY OF BEACON
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 28 OF 2025
AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR
2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING
WHEREAS, Dutchess County has announced the opening of its application period for the 2025
Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) program for municipalities that participate in the
Dutchess County Urban Consortium, which includes the City of Beacon; and
WHEREAS, funded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD), the CDBG program’s intent is to develop viable, more resilient communities by providing decent
housing and a suitable living environment and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low-
and moderate-income people and communities, and by addressing needs such as infrastructure, economic
development, public facilities, housing rehabilitation, and public services; and
WHEREAS, the use of CDBG funds is also limited to low- and moderate- income areas of the
City, as delineated in the County’s CDBG mapping, which is why the City has selected public
infrastructure projects in this area of the City over the past several years; and
WHEREAS, the CDBG program requires that municipalities must hold a public hearing prior to
the submission of an application to provide residents, particularly low- and moderate- income residents,
an opportunity to suggest projects for CDBG funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Beacon held a public hearing regarding use of the 2025 CDBG fund on
February 3, 2025 and received public input from citizens and groups at that time; and
WHEREAS, the City of Beacon has prepared an application to use CDBG funding for the
rehabilitation of sidewalks along Wolcott Avenue between South Avenue and the entrance to Forrestal
Heights, which addresses both important community concerns and the overarching goals of the CDBG
program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the City
Administrator to submit an application for the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Program.
Resolution No. 28 of 2025
Date: February 3, 2025
Amendments
2/3 Required
On roll call
3/4 Required
Motion
Second
Council Member
Yes
No
Abstain
Reason
Absent
Paloma Wake
Amber Grant
Molly Rhodes
Jeffrey Domanski
Pam Wetherbee
George Mansfield
Mayor Lee Kyriacou
Motion Carried
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2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Municipal
Application Instructions & Guidance
Program Overview
Funded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) program’s intent is to develop viable, more resilient communities by providing decent housing and a
suitable living environment and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income people
and communities. Activities may address needs such as infrastructure, economic development, public facilities, housing
rehabilitation, and public services.
To apply, you must be a municipality that is a member of the Dutchess County Urban Consortium. Below is a complete
list of all municipalities that are members of the consortium. Municipalities may sponsor a non-profit’s infrastructure
grant request in lieu of applying for a municipal project in their community.
2025 Dutchess County Consortium Members
Towns
Towns
City | Villages
Amenia
Pawling
Beacon
Beekman
Pine Planes
Fishkill
Clinton
Pleasant Valley
Millbrook
Dover
Poughkeepsie
Millerton
East Fishkill
Red Hook
Pawling
Fishkill
Rhinebeck
Red Hook
Hyde Park
Stanford
Rhinebeck
LaGrange
Union Vale
Tivoli
Milan
Wappinger
Wappingers Falls
North East
Washington
Funding
We anticipate a CDBG funding allocation of approximately between $1,000,000 and $1,500,000; however, actual funding
is contingent on the federal budget, which is historically delayed. The below chart reflects applicant funding limits.
There is no guarantee an applicant will be awarded their maximum grant request.
Activity Type
One Applicant
Joint Applicants
Affordable Housing
1
, Public Facilities
2
, Water/Wastewater
$200,000
3
$400,000
3
Economic Development/Job Creation
$150,000
$300,000
3
Removal of Existing Architectural Barriers, Parks, and Recreation
$125,000
$250,000
3
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Build America, Buy America Act (BABA)
The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) requires that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction
materials used for federally funded infrastructure projects are produced in the United States, unless otherwise exempt
or subject to an approved waiver. This requirement is known as the “Buy America Preference (BAP),” and the specific
requirements are codified in 2 CFR § 184.
Timeline
Date
Activity
January 6, 2025
Application Window Opens
January 22, 2025
County Public Hearing & Workshop at 10:00 a.m. at 85 Civic Center Plaza, Suite
107, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, or virtually via this link.
January - February 2025
Applicant Public Hearing
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February 3, 2025
Letter of Intent (LOI) - Due by 4:00 p.m.
March 3, 2025
Applications - Due by 4:00 p.m.
March – April 2025
Application Review
April 2025
County Executive Announcement of Awards
May 2, 2025 – June 2, 2025
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Draft Action Plan Released, 30-day Comment Period
May 14, 2025
2
Public Hearing on Draft Action Plan
May 28 – June 2, 2025
2
Processing of Public Comments
June 17, 2025
2
Submission of the 2025 Action Plan to HUD
August 1, 2025
2
Program Year Begins
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Please note this is a preliminary schedule that is contingent on the approval of the 2025 federal budget.
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Municipalities MUST host a public hearing to solicit public input on community needs as it relates to applying for CDBG funds.
Priorities and Eligibility
Eligibility Determination – One of the most important things to remember is that the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) is designed to assist with the development of projects that primarily benefit low and moderate-income
residents. Information on eligibility is available in Table A, page 2.
Eligible Applicants – Any municipality that is a member of the 2025 CDBG Urban County Consortium can submit one (1)
application, except that a second application may be submitted for an eligible housing activity. Housing activities
require the submission of a separate application.
Proposed activities must meet: 1. Federal eligibility requirements (Table A), AND
2. A Consolidated Plan priority (Table B)
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A. Federal Eligibility – Use the following chart to see if your project meets federal eligibility requirements:
Table A - Federal Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, you must be able to check one box in each column. Eligibility must be confirmed by submitting a
Letter of Intent (LOI) via the Dutchess County Grant Portal.
Column A
Column B
Eligible Activities
Low/Mod Resident Benefit (National Objective)
Acquisition of Real Property
Projects located in an area defined by and primarily
benefiting low and moderate-income communities as
illustrated in maps provided by the Department.
Public Facilities and Improvements
Project benefits residents HUD presumes are low/moderate
income: abused children, victims of domestic violence,
elderly, severely disabled adults, homeless, illiterate adults,
persons living with AIDS, and migrant farm workers.
Clearance, Rehabilitation, and
Reconstruction of Housing
An income survey has documented that the area is
low/moderate income. Income surveys must follow federal
standards.
Removal of existing architectural barriers
(this category is not eligible for new
construction or substantial reconstruction
of a non-functioning facility)
Economic Dev. Assistance (must document
job creation)
B. Consolidated Plan Priorities - Use the following chart to see if your project meets a priority:
Table B - Consolidated Plan Priorities
Economic Development/Job Creation
Economic development activities that result in job creation for low- and moderate-income persons and
activities that assists low- and moderate-income persons start businesses.
Public Facilities and Improvements
Public Facilities
Repairs to existing or construction of new sidewalks, crosswalks, curb cuts, bike-friendly features, and bus
shelters to improve pedestrian connections.
Improvements to existing facilities, municipal parks, and recreation areas, particularly handicapped accessible
improvements. New recreation facilities will be considered based on demonstrated need.
Improvements designed to mitigate flooding and improve the resiliency of critical infrastructure, facilities,
neighborhoods, and housing.
Public facility projects that address any of the below-listed activities will be prioritized (check all that apply):
Reinforce traditional or emerging centers with a mixture of uses and building types, support main streets, and
build on existing infrastructure
Were developed through an asset inventory, capital planning process or other local plan.
Contain green features.
Water and Wastewater
Development of central water and wastewater systems.
Maintenance of central water and wastewater systems with properly set user charges.
Alternative wastewater systems.
New techniques to contain drainage such as green streets, pervious parking lots and walkways, and rain
gardens, with a priority for areas where runoff and infiltration of storm water into sewer systems is a problem.
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Rental Housing
Creation of new rental housing through new construction, rehabilitation of vacant residential buildings, and
adaptive reuse of commercial or industrial properties.
Rental housing projects that prioritize housing with the following characteristics (check all that apply):
Intergenerational or non-restricted housing.
Housing in communities or neighborhoods with limited affordable opportunities.
Housing that sets aside units for hard-to-serve special needs populations.
Located in centers, transit routes, and near employment/services
Incorporates active design, universal design, and/or green infrastructure
Created via the Dutchess County - Poughkeepsie Land Bank or City of Poughkeepsie Anti-Blight Task Force
Owner-Occupied Housing
Volunteer rehabilitation programs (i.e., Rebuilding Together and Habitat for Humanity)
Homeownership created as part of specific efforts to revitalize neighborhoods and expand housing choice.
Created via the Dutchess County - Poughkeepsie Land Bank or City of Poughkeepsie Anti-Blight Task Force
Homeless – Transitional and Permanent Housing
Permanent or transitional housing for the homeless.
Priority will be given to (check all that apply):
Permanent housing.
Housing that addresses needs also identified in the Dutchess County Continuum of Care Application and
the 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness.
Housing that sets aside units for hard-to-serve special needs populations.
Housing developed by agencies that demonstrate collaboration and are active participants in the
Dutchess County Housing Consortium (DCHC).
Created via the Dutchess County - Poughkeepsie Land Bank or City of Poughkeepsie Anti-Blight Task
Force
The County has an obligation to address all the priorities over the Plan period. The County reserves the right to fund
activities as necessary to meet this objective.
Application Process
The County uses a three-step application process:
• Step 1 – A public hearing is REQUIRED prior to submitting the full application.
• Step 2 - Submit eligibility information via the LOI feature in the Dutchess County Grant Portal. After signing into
the portal, click the blue APPLY button in the upper right to start the process. Applicants must complete this
process by Monday, February 3, 2025, so the County has time to review and approve eligibility. Applicants will
only be able to proceed to the application once the LOI has been approved by the County.
• Step 3 – You will be able to complete the application via the EDIT APPLICATION link which will appear once the
LOI is approved by the County. The application and attachments must be submitted via the grant portal by 4:00
p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2025
Required Public Participation | Public Hearing
• Municipalities must hold a public hearing to solicit project ideas PRIOR to submitting the application. The
purpose of the hearing is to provide residents, particularly low- and moderate-income residents, an
opportunity to suggest projects for CDBG funds. To ensure this requirement is met, municipalities should
schedule a public hearing early in the application process. After the public hearing (at the same or
subsequent meeting) the municipality must consider potential projects, select a project, and pass a
resolution approving the application prior to submission. Applications submitted without a public hearing
are ineligible and will be rejected.
• For joint applications, each municipality must hold a public hearing and pass a resolution.
• Municipalities are required to invite representatives from any proposed projects to the hearing.
• A copy of the public notice and authorizing resolution must be submitted with the application. The County
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has drafted a sample resolution for your convenience. However, the use of this resolution is not required.
CDBG MUNICIPAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
The CDBG program has detailed Policies and Procedures. Below is a summary of several important items:
1. Implementation and Architectural/Engineering Costs - Activity implementation and engineering costs for
consultants will be limited to 20% of the activity’s final approved allocation. Municipal personnel are not eligible
to be reimbursed for activity implementation.
2. Start Date – Activities may not begin or incur costs prior to August 1, 2025 (beginning of the program year).
3. Completion/Expenditure Deadline– Activities allocated funds under this application must be completed and all
funds expended within 20 months from the start date or by March 31, 2027.
4. Environmental Reviews – The County must conduct an environmental review under the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) and the municipality must ensure compliance with the NYS Environmental Quality Review Act
(SEQRA). Activities may not begin construction until the environmental review is complete.
5. City of Beacon Annual Allocation - The City of Beacon receives 15% of the annual CDBG allocation after the
deduction of the County’s administrative expenses. All program guidelines apply to the City’s activities except
for maximum grant award and number of applications submitted.
6. Public Service Activities– Up to 15% of the annual allocation, after the deduction of the County’s administrative
expenses, may be set aside for public service activities. If a public service agency is applying for a construction
activity, that is considered a municipal activity and must be sponsored by the municipality where the activity is
located. Parties interested in non-construction public service activities should apply directly to the CDBG Public
Service or Agency Partner Program using the APG/CDBG Public Service Application.
APPLICATION REVIEW
Applications are reviewed for completeness. Applicants whose applications are missing information or those that
contain technical errors will be notified by email and given seven (7) calendar days to correct the omission/error. Failure
to submit the missing items by the deadline will result in ineligibility. However, please note, Public Hearing
documentation, including the resolution authorizing the submission of the application must be submitted with the
application, prior to the due date, per HUD regulations.
The application process is competitive and based on the below considerations. A site visit and staff evaluations are
conducted. Preliminary staff recommendations are presented to the Community Development Advisory Committee
(CDAC). The CDAC reviews the recommendations and requests additional information if necessary. CDAC funding
recommendations are sent to the County Executive for final approval.
REVIEW CONSIDERATIONS
Staff will begin the evaluation of each activity by asking:
1. Is the proposed activity eligible under HUD CDBG guidelines?
2. Does the activity address a HUD National Objective (Low/Mod Benefit)?
ACTIVITIES THAT DO NOT MEET THE ABOVE TWO CRITERIA ARE INELIGIBLE.
Questions 3 through 14 aids in further evaluation and development of funding recommendations.
3. Does the proposed activity meet a priority of the Consolidated Plan?
4. Does the activity benefit a substantial number of low to moderate income persons?
5. Is the estimated completion time for the activity realistic and allow for completion by the deadline?
6. Does the proposed activity build on previous investments or is it part of a larger development plan?
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7. Does the municipality have outstanding CDBG funds?
8. Does the activity represent an innovative approach to a problem?
9. Is the activity consistent with the County’s Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and other
County Plans such as Greenway Connections and Centers and Greenspaces, and the DCTC Metropolitan
Transportation Plan Moving Dutchess Forward?
10. Is the activity a cooperative effort from two or more municipalities?
11. Has the municipality leveraged other sources of funds? Are they secure?
12. How is the municipality’s organizational capacity; was the administration of previously activities positive?
13. Is the activity cost effective? Are costs in line with comparable activities?
14. Has the municipality acted to affirmatively further fair housing?
Housing projects will have the following additional questions:
1. Are the development and construction costs in line with similar projects?
2. If the applicant has received HOME or CDBG funds in the past, were those projects completed in a timely fashion
and with quality workmanship? Has the applicant maintained the projects in an appropriate manner and
complied with all rental/sale price and income regulations?
3. Is the municipality where the project is located supportive of the project? Specifically, is it likely to receive the
necessary planning and zoning approvals?
4. Does the municipality have a plan or incentives to create moderately priced housing?
5. Does the project benefit any underserved populations?
6. Are HOME funds proposed to be used in the development of this project?
7. Does the project further fair housing choice throughout Dutchess County?
8. Does the project further the goals of the Dutchess County Continuum of Care?
Technical Assistance – Staff is available to provide technical assistance during the application process.
For more information, contact:
Dutchess County Department of Planning & Development
85 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 107
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Email: communitygrants@dutchessny.gov
Website: https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Planning/community-development-block-grant.htm
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02/03/2025
Title:
January 21, 2025 Minutes
ATTACHMENTS
January 21, 2025 Minutes
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COURTROOM
1 MUNICIPAL PLAZA
BEACON, NY 12508
AND LIVE VIA ZOOM
January 21, 2024
7:00 PM
Draft
City Council
Minutes
Mayor Lee Kyriacou
Councilmember Amber Grant, At Large
Councilmember Paloma Wake, At Large
Councilmember Molly Rhodes, Ward 1
Councilmember Jeffrey Domanski, Ward 2
Councilmember Pam Wetherbee, Ward 3
Councilmember George Mansfield, Ward 4
City Administrator Chris White
Regular Meeting
These minutes are for the regular meeting of the Beacon City Council. The City Council Meeting was
held through video conference and in the Courtroom at 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon NY 12508. A video
recording of the meeting is available at
https://www.youtube.com/@cityofbeacon8181. The public was able to attend in-person or through video
or telephone and were made aware via the City of Beacon website, beaconny.gov. Please take notice that
the full transcript of this meeting is available upon request at City Hall Suite 1, 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon
NY 12508, or by calling (845) 838 – 5010, or by emailing cityofbeacon@beaconny.gov .
Councilmembers Present
Mayor Lee Kyriacou
Councilmember Amber Grant, At Large
Councilmember Paloma Wake, At Large
Councilmember Molly Rhodes, Ward One
Councilmember Jeffrey Domanski, Ward Two
Councilmember Pam Wetherbee, Ward Three
Councilmember George Mansfield, Ward Four
Also Present
Christopher White, City Administrator
Nicholas Ward-Willis, City Attorney
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Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Public Comment
Reports: Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator
Local Laws and Resolutions
1.
Resolution No. 13 - Appointing Derek Sherman to the Position of Police Officer
Motion to pass the resolution by Councilmember Grant.
Second by Councilmember Rhodes.
Motion passes 7 - 0.
2.
Resolution No. 14 - Appointing Ryan Cross to the Position of Police Officer
Motion to pass the resolution by Councilmember Wetherbee.
Second by Councilmember Rhodes.
Motion passes 7 - 0.
3.
Resolution No. 15 - Approving the Appointment of Sergei Krasikov to the Conservation
Advisory Committee
4.
Resolution No. 16 - Approving the Appointment of Eleanor Peck to the Conservation Advisory
Committee
5.
Resolution No. 17 - Approving the Appointment of Phillip Stamatis to the Conservation
Advisory Committee
6.
Resolution No. 18 - Approving the Appointment of Justine Bienkowski to the Conservation
Advisory Committee
7.
Resolution No. 19 - Approving the Appointment of James Burton to the Conservation Advisory
Committee
Motion to vote on resolutions no. 15 – 19 together simultaneously as a consent agenda by
Councilmember Grant.
Second by Councilmember Rhodes.
Motion passes 7 - 0.
Motion to pass resolutions 15 – 19 by Councilmember Wake.
Second by Councilmember Grant.
Motion passes 7 – 0.
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8.
Resolution No. 20 - Setting a Public Hearing for a Proposed Local Law Concerning Property
Tax Exemptions for Senior Citizens
Motion to pass the resolution by Councilmember Wake.
Second by Councilmember Rhodes.
Motion passes 7 – 0.
9.
Resolution No. 21 - Setting a Public Hearing for a Proposed Local Law Concerning Property
Tax Exemptions for Disabled People with Limited Income
Motion to pass the resolution by Councilmember Rhodes.
Second by Councilmember Grant.
Motion passes 7 – 0.
10.
Resolution No. 22 - Setting a Public Hearing for the 2025 Community Development Block
Grant Program
Motion to pass the resolution by Councilmember Wake.
Second by Councilmember Rhodes.
Motion passes 7 – 0.
Approval of Minutes
1.
January 6, 2025 Minutes
Motion to approve the minutes by Councilmember Rhodes.
Second by Councilmember Wetherbee.
Motion passes 7 - 0.
Public Comment - Second Opportunity
Announcement of Next Workshop: January 27, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Councilmember Grant.
Second by Councilmember Wake.
Motion passes 7 - 0.
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